Babygirl (2024) is an American erotic thriller helmed by director Halina Reijn. The film features Nicole Kidman portraying Romy Mathis, a formidable CEO of a robotics firm based in Manhattan. Romy’s meticulously controlled existence begins to unravel when she starts a passionate and forbidden relationship with Samuel (Harris Dickinson), her significantly younger intern. As their affair deepens, the boundaries between Romy’s personal and professional lives blur, sparking an intense exploration of power, desire, and emotional vulnerability. The cast also includes Antonio Banderas as Romy’s husband, Jacob, and Sophie Wilde in the role of her assistant, Esme. Debuting at the Venice Film Festival in August 2024, Babygirl garnered widespread critical praise, with Kidman earning the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actress. The film boldly tackles themes of dominance and submission, pushing the envelope on conventional societal norms and expectations.